The heat is on in Central Jersey real estate.  Although there is a deluge of tough news regarding real estate, many major financial resources such as the Wall Street Journal, CBS Money Watch, Forbes Magazine and National Public Radio all concur in their advice..."It's Time to Buy a Home Now",  and it is also a time to sell now.  The lowest interest rates in decades make this the optimum time to move in, up or out. It is not the price of the home that is important [...]

The Zastko Report April 2012 As the spring market moves along, we continue to see movement in real estate, not only locally, but also on the national scene.  What's happening specifically and what's the impact for the future?  What are the financial experts saying about the outlook on today's prices?  Why are so many houses failing to make it from contract to close, and what can be done?  We answer all these questions and more on the Zastko Report, with Andr [...]

Four decades ago, Gloria Zastko started selling and listing real estate.  She quickly became a leader in the industry, winning virtually every sales award.  After 20 successful selling years, on March 15, 1991, Gloria, her son Andrew, and a select group of charter members, including Ginger Boyle, Sonya Panson, Lucy Mollica (retired) and the late, Carol Latchaw, opened Gloria Zastko, Realtors® . Steadily growing for more than 21 years, this award-winning real estate firm is a lo [...]

A classic restored Colonial with 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths in desirable Colonial Gardens of North Brunswick. GINGER BOYLE, A BROKER-ASSOCIATE WITH GLORIA ZASTKO, REALTORS®, HAS JUST LISTED 293 FRANKLIN ROAD IN OLD COLONIAL GARDENS OF NORTH BRUNSWICK. It is not very often that a home such as this offered for sale.  The owners have painstakingly restored this classic colonial with every possible modern day convenience retaining its old world charm.  The location is perfect and th [...]

A MAGNIFICENT VIEW OF FARRINGTON LAKE COULD BE YOURS WHEN YOU BUY THIS 10 ROOM, 2 BATH COLONIAL IN EAST BRUNSWICK ENJOY MILLION DOLLAR PANORAMIC VIEWS OF FARRINGTON LAKE FROM OUR NEWLY LISTED 10 ROOM, 2 BATH, 2-STORY CENTER HALL COLONIAL OFFERED AT  $485,000! Ginger Boyle, a Broker-Associate with Gloria Zastko, Realtors has been chosen to market this one-of a-kind colonial with magnificent views of Farrington Lake. The first floor of this custom-built charmer offers a center [...]

Some good news on the foreclosure front.  It seems that the rate of foreclosure delinquencies is on the decline.  Part of the reason this is significant is because these properties tend to drag property values down.  As painful as it is, we need these properties to work through the process in order to have a recovery in our local markets in Central Jersey.  The fact that there are fewer delinquencies is a hopeful sign of better things to come. While national statistics ar [...]

North Brunswick, NJ – July 5, 2011 – Mark J. Schmidt, a real estate agent with Gloria Zastko Realtors in North Brunswick, recently finished helping a family move from North Brunswick to Readington Township, and is excited to say that, despite reports to the contrary, the American Dream is alive and kicking! Schmidt first started working with George and Sanja Milicevic in March when they contacted him about selling their home on North Barkley Place.  His first step was to pr [...]

All the doom and gloom in the media these days about the real estate market is not telling the real story.  People are still looking for their dream home, whether moving up or down or just making a lifestyle change.  The American Dream lives on! Sima Brokowsky, takes pride in one of her most recent double transactions. Vito and Maria Pavone were looking for a lifestyle change and together with Sima's help had their home in North Brunswick under contract in a matter of days and [...]

Summer is almost over...it's that time of the year when one starts to think about a new home for the holidays. Autumn 2011 is the perfect time to buy.  The American Dream is now more affordable than ever.  Prices are stabilized and interest rates remain the lowest they have ever been. Buying a home is more than just a financial investment.  It is an investment in your future.  It is a great place to raise a family.  It is a safe haven.  It gives you the op [...]

It's not often that such a perfectly appointed 4 BR, 2.5 bath colonial is offered for sale.  From the impressive curb appeal to the "Hyatt" backyard with inground pool and outdoor kitchen, you know you have arrived at 27 Tall Oaks Drive in North Brunswick!  This center hall is flanked by a formal dining room and spacious living room.  The kitchen is a gourmet delight with center island, built-in wine cooler, and garden sink.  The family room is off the kit [...]

The heat is on in Central Jersey real estate.  Although there is a deluge of tough news regarding real estate, many major financial resources such as the Wall Street Journal, CBS Money Watch, Forbes Magazine and National  Public Radio all concur in their advice .."It's Time to Buy a Home Now" and it is also a  a time to sell now The lowest interest rates in decades make this the optimum time to move in, up or out.  It is not the price of the home that is i [...]

Location, location, location!  Families who want a beautifully landscaped estate with a swimming pool, barbeque area, and other activities to keep the teens and their friends occupied, will want to consider this 5-6 bedroom estate home at 566 Riva Avenue in the Farrington Lake area of East Brunswick. "This is not just a home," said Andrew Zastko, listing broker.  "It's an estate on a private lot that backs to woodlands.  A luxury-filled 10 rooms, 5-6 bedroom [...]